Durham car rentals from C$ 65/day

A 4-wheel-drive car is a wise choice for your stay in Durham, especially when winter conditions prevail. When exploring the countryside, a 4-wheel-drive car will provide some much-needed traction and offer a smooth and safe driving experience. For a pleasant city driving experience, a compact car is also a good decision to make parking and maneuvering around easier.

Within the downtown area, 20 mph is usually the maximum, but always check for posted signs. Within the municipal limits, a maximum of 30 mph is permitted, while 55 mph is allowed on two-lane divided rural roads. Freeways have speed limits of between 55 and 60 mph. It is very important to adjust your speed to prevailing weather conditions as well.

Drivers may park their rental cars on the street, but be aware that meters are in place and must be paid for. Most meters apply Monday through Friday from 8 am to 7 pm, and one hour costs around $1.50. Alternatively, there are parking lots and garages in and around downtown where cars can also be parked over a longer period of time, like the Durham Center Parking Deck, which has a daily fee of around $14.

The average gas price in Durham is C$ 4.71 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between C$ 57 and C$ 75, depending on the car size.

Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Durham.

The only car rental company onsite at Raleigh-Durham airport is Hertz.

Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Raleigh-Durham airport to off-airport locations include Hertz, Alamo and Budget.

Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.

A Mini car rental in Durham costs C$ 245 per day, on average.

Well, it depends on the terms of your agreement with the company. You may be eligible for your money back because most companies with prepaid bookings give a complete refund with no fees if you cancel before 24 hours of your pick-up day. Hertz, for instance, has no cancellation fees when you cancel your booking within two days of being made.

Yes, Durham City has a toll on Saddler Street within the city center. If you are driving cheap car rentals in Durham with the intent of accessing the World Heritage Site of Durham Cathedral as well as Durham Castle, note that you’ll have to use the toll road as it is the only public access road that leads you there.